Which thermometer is used to measure the extreme temperatures of the day, as reported in a newspaper?

Clinical thermometer

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Laboratory thermometer

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Max-Min or Six's thermometer

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Alcohol thermometer

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Solution

The correct option is C Max-Min or Six's thermometer
A Max-Min or Six's thermometer is used to measure the maximum and minimum temperatures of the day.
The Six's thermometer is a registering thermometer which can record the maximum and minimum temperatures reached over a period of time, for example, 24 hours. It is used to record the extremes of temperature at a location.

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